Level 3 Sport Course in Leicester. Classes run at WQE College, full-time during the day over two years. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, so contact the Admissions Team for details. This level 3 sport qualification covers exercise and fitness, coaching, leadership, and sports development. You'll build the knowledge and practical understanding needed to move into a range of roles across the sport sector.
Who this course is for
An introduction to the sector for learners looking to build a career in sport, within one of its occupational areas. These areas include careers in exercise and fitness, coaching, leadership and sports development.
What you will learn
You'll explore the science behind exercise, fitness, and physical performance.
You'll study coaching methods and how to plan and deliver sports sessions.
You'll develop your understanding of leadership in sport and physical activity settings.
You'll examine how sports development works at community and organisational level.
You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll investigate the business and management side of the sport industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through unit-based assignments that you complete throughout the two years. Some units may include practical assessments where you demonstrate coaching or leadership skills. There are no formal written exams for most units. Your work is assessed against set criteria, and you build up a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. WQE College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, planning and delivering sessions for clubs or community groups
Fitness instructor, working in gyms or leisure centres
Personal trainer, supporting clients one-to-one with fitness goals
Sports development officer, growing participation in local communities
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Leisure centre supervisor, managing day-to-day operations and staff
Community sports coordinator, organising events and programmes locally
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport or Sports Coaching, available at many colleges and universities, for a deeper academic grounding in the sector.
A university degree in Sport Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching, which this Extended Diploma is designed to support entry to.
CIMSPA-recognised coaching qualifications in specific sports, if you want to specialise in a particular discipline.
A teaching qualification such as a PGCE in Physical Education, if you want to move into secondary school teaching.
